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The GM and owner Amy Adams Strunk were vague on Vrabel firing, but we'll learn from coach hire, the No. 7 pick and $78 million in cap space.
Joe Rexrode54
After taking a long look at the market for kickers, there are two teams that could really use Gould. And if he goes, who might replace him?
Matt Barrows39
Quarterback, offensive tackle and pass rusher are the most coveted spots in free agency, and the 49ers will have one of each next month.
Matt Barrows48
With DeMeco Ryans likely leaving for a head-coaching job, can the 49ers' defense maintain its dominance after Sunday's NFC title game loss?
David Lombardi176
Despite losing their leading tackler, the 49ers defense rallied and for the second straight game didn't allow any points in the second half.
Matt Barrows46
Tomlinson went through the season without missing a snap, the fourth time the team's left guard has done that in his career.
Matt Barrows56
Nick Bosa said he's eager to start an offseason in which he's not rehabilitating his knee. His goal: Reach a new level of fitness for 2022.
Matt Barrows114
The only notable absence Wednesday: Trent Williams, who missed his fourth straight practice. But there were promising signs about him, too.
Matt Barrows37
Kyle Shanahan was surprisingly effusive about how rookie cornerback Ambry Thomas played and gave injury updates on the 49ers' linebackers.
Matt Barrows70
Azeez Al-Shaair went through struggles many can't imagine. But the spirit that carried him then has now led him to success with the 49ers.
Marcus Thompson II46
Elijah Mitchell is in the concussion protocol after taking a nasty hit to the side of his helmet from a Seahawks defensive end on Sunday.
Matt Barrows52
Wednesday was the first practice Fred Warner has missed due to injury since joining the 49ers. His responsibilities now fall to Al-Shaair.
Matt Barrows10
Takeaways and a robust running game overshadowed one of the 49ers' worst tackling performances of the season on defense and special teams.
Matt Barrows25
Elijah Mitchell ran for more than 100 yards for the fourth time this season and the first time with a metal pin in his injured right hand.
Matt Barrows42
Kyle Shanahan thought his pregame goal of 40 carries against the Rams might have been too ambitious. It turned out to be a little low.
Matt Barrows64
The next man up for the 49ers: Azeez Al-Shaair, who had his most extensive game Sunday and who will step in for Dre Greenlaw until November.
Matt Barrows22
Al-Shaair, Bourne and Wilson all played well in the 49ers' season-ending loss to the Seahawks and could have key roles in 2021.
David Lombardi36
